New Federal Ban Ends Duck Killing In United States
In Texas, hunters face a federal prohibition on killing migratory waterfowl. A Taft era law classifies wild ducks as migratory birds with a $100 fine and up to 90 days in jail for violations. The act, effective August 15, bars duck shooting nationwide, with violators treated by U.S. courts in the Southern District of Texas.
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United States
Nimrod
Texas
Congress
Taft
Washington
Cincinnati
Laredo
United States Court For
Southern District of Texas
Morris McDonald New Boston and Maine President Birthday Note
Morris McDonald born August 20 1865 in New Albany Indiana. He rose from pay master to railroad executive across Louisville Evansville St Louis Central Railroad of Georgia Maine Central. He became general manager and then vice president of Maine Central before succeeding Charles S Melien as president of Boston and Maine and Maine Central railroads.
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Morris McDonald
Charles S. Melien
Boston and
Maine
Maine Central
New Albany
Ind
Louisville, Evansville and
Savannah
McDonald
Costly Treatment Ends in Quick Relief
C H Hines of Whitlow Ark reports years of constipation and indigestion cured after trying multiple hospitals. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he improved and is now well. Sold by all dealers. Adv.
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C. H. Hines
Whitlow
Ark
St. Louis
New Orleans
Chamberlain
Fads and Fashions Transforming Dress Traditions
A discussion of shifting dress norms altering seasonal lines and shop practices. Summer and winter boundaries blur as velvet may be worn in heat and straw hats appear out of season. Retailers slash prices to clear stock, enabling economical buys for versatile, modern wardrobes. New Paris styles introduce Duvelyn waistcoats and bold lining trends for wraps and coats.
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Paris
Duvelyn
Official Bank Statement From Hebbronville Texas 1913
At Hebbronville Texas close of business August 9 1913 resources show loans and discounts 1560 00 furniture and fixtures 1136 00 due from approved reserve agents net 24491 64 currency 8111 00 specie 1058 39 total resources 22363 92 liabilities capital stock 25000 00 individual deposits 1000 00 cashier's checks 1263 43 total liabilities and capital 32363 92 H C Yaeger president Payne Briscoe cashier swore to statement August 18 1913 before W A Dannelly county clerk Henry Eds etc directors printed to appear on record
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Hebbronville
Texas
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Jessie Hillert
Mrs R K Mims and several ladies gathered at a Hillert home on Houston street to honor Miss Jessie Hillert with a surprise birthday event. The party featured games music and refreshments and tokens of esteem were given as friends wished her many more joyful gatherings in the years ahead.
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R. K. Mims
Hillert
Houston Street
Jessie Hillert
Jessie
Good Roads Days In Missouri Spark Wide Public Work
Jefferson City Missouri August 20 Reports from all sections indicate a strong response to Governor Major proclamation designating today and tomorrow as Good Roads Days Entire communities have suspended business while every able bodied man and boy toils on the highways Governor Major leads by example with pick and shovel and many state officials join in It is estimated that work during the two days will reach at least 1 500 000 in value
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Major
Claridge to Aid Texas and Pacific Growers
Mr R R Claridge agricultural agent for the Texas and Pacific and International and Great Northern Railways arrived in the city yesterday. He is here to study the growing and shipping interests and to help growers work out their problems. His department has been enlarged and will give close attention to this section, with hopes of valuable aid.
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R. R. Claridge
Texas and Pacific and International & Great Northern Railways
Claridge
Minister Praises This Laxative In Ad Copy
Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect pills no home should be without them. Claims effective liver and bowel regulation every pill guaranteed and urges trying them price 25 cents at Reed Drug Store Adv.
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H. Stubenwoll
Allison, Ia
Dr. King
Reed Drug Stora
Florence Fairbanks and Bold Plaid Roles in Fashion
The excerpt notes striking silk fabrics and Scotch plaid used similarly for bias trims and vests. A loud and violent plaid is preferred, reflecting Florence Fairbanks’s style influence.
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Florence Fairbanks
Personal notes from Dolores visitors in city
Re Davis of Dolores in town on a short business trip. Roy Clifton of Benavides staying at the Hamilton Hotel. W M Hanson arrived today also at the Hamilton. W H Yeager and bride from San Antonio left for Hebbronville to settle there. Stewart H Lewis and George L Froning of Geo D Barnard Co visited for the day. Elizabeth Merriman returned from Knoxville Tennessee after a teachers institute. Eddie Klein with sister Stella and cousin Walter Stein returned from Flatonia. The list of names includes Ross Ybana Brownsville C W Hellen T Tomas Hebbronville Jack Brown Mexico City C Blekosky G H Coe M Alsip Monterey D L Bourland E L Morris San Antonio and others at various cities.
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RE. W. Davis
Dolores
Roy Clifton
Benavides
Hamilton Hotel
Stewart H. Lewis
George L. Froning
Geo. D. Barnard Co
Elizabeth Merriman
Knoxville
Tenn
Teachers’ Institute
The
University of Tennes
Ross P. Ybana
Brownsville
C. W. Hellen
T. Tomas
Hebbronville
Jack Brown
Mexico City
C. Bleko
Sky
G. H. Coe
M. Alsip
Monterey
D. L. Bourland
E. L. Morris
San Antonio
Remarkable Cure of Dysentery by Remedy Claim
A Snow Hill North Carolina resident recounts severe dysentery starting mid July with weight loss from 145 to 125 pounds. After two months of illness, two bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provided permanent relief, with the product sold by all dealers.
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B. W. Hill
Snow Hill
N. C
German Lutheran General Synod Opens in Green Bay
The biannual session of the German Lutheran General Synod began in Green Bay Wisconsin today and will run into next week. Delegates and visitors are arriving from South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Michigan and Wisconsin as plans for denomination work are scheduled for discussion.
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Green Bay
Wis
General Synod of the German Lutheran Church
South Dakota
Minnesota
Nebraska
Michigan
Wisconsin
Retirement of Gen Steever Ends Border Duty in Texas
Brigadier General Edgar Z Steever, who commanded the Department of Texas and oversaw border duty along the Rio Grande, retires from active service by operation of law due to age. A West Point graduate of 1871, he served in the West and Southwest, earning promotion to captain in 1886, became colonel in 1903, and last year was elevated to brigadier general before his transfer to the retired list.
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Washington
Edgar Z. Steever
Texas
Rio Iende
Steever
Pennsylvania
West Point Academy
Department of Texas
Conference of Negro Business Men opens in Philadelphia
The fourteenth annual National Negro Business League session began at Musical Fund Hall with delegates from 36 states. The gathering, organized in 1900 in Boston, runs three days focusing on black enterprise and mentor lectures by senior members. Dr. Booker T. Washington, founder and president, delivers the annual address at the Academy of Music this evening.
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Philadelphia
National Negro Business League
Boston
Booker T. Washington
League
Academy of Music
Mexican Fair Still Unsettled Amid Lind Talks
Mexico City August 20 The Mexican government sent foreign legations a note saying negotiations between John Lind and President Huerta are cordial and no ultimatum was delivered. In Washington the senate shows reluctance to discuss Mexican affairs as Lind continues talks. The United States maintains nonrecognition of any regime without a constitutional election and may consider arms shipments and withdrawal of Americans if talks fail.
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Associated Pre A
Mexico City
John Lind
United States
Huerta
Washington
Senate
Penrose
John Ling
Furter
Bom
Carranza's Message on Torreon Battle Report
Eagle Pass Texas Aug 20 The first official communication from Governor Carranza on the Torreon fighting states that 300 constitutionalists and 4 federals were killed in the rebel attack. General Chedis Campos, accused of desertion, was shot after offering his services, and two other generals and a colonel linked to the plot were captured and executed.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Geernor Carranza
Torreon
Chedis Campos
Carranza
Federa
Tragic Gunshot Death At Beaumont Visit
Miss Susie T. Taylor of Brewton Alabama died instantly in her uncle's Beaumont Texas home after discharging a shotgun into her breast while pretending to search for a trunk key. The motive remains unknown.
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Beaumont
Texas
Susie T. Taylor
Brewton
Ala
Special session adjourns without confirming prison board
Austin Aug 20 special session adjourned at 2 30 this morning. Prison commissioners were not confirmed yesterday by the senate yet remain in office and direct the prison system under constitutional holdover. The commission members have not decided whether to pursue a legal contest to secure their positions.
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Associated Pros
Austin
Texas
Senate
Crop moratorium funds to aid farmers in south
Secretary McAdoo announced a government deposit of 56 million dollars to aid crop moratoriums in the southern states, with payments scheduled for August and September.
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Washington, Az
Secretar McAdoo
Souther States
Train service on National Lines resumes after rescinded order
A 3 PM National Office telephone message states the annulment of the previous order to halt service was rescinded and that trains will resume operation tomorrow. The Times is to report the restoration of service and the return of military trains only as required by the latest directive.
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Messge
National Office
The
Times
Methodists Meet at Bozeman for Montana Conference
The annual Methodist Episcopal conference of Montana opened in Bozeman with a large turnout of clergy and lay members. The gathering extends through Monday, followed by the announcement of pastoral assignments by Bishop Lubbock of Helena.
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Bozeman
Mont
The
Methodist Episcopal Churchs of
Montana
Bishop Lubbock
Helena
Meeting of German Baptists in Madison South Dakota
One thousand delegates from across the country attended the opening of the national conference of German Baptists in Madison South Dakota. The six day session will cover education missionary and other denomination activities.
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Madison, S. D
National Conference of German Baptists
Carnival at Cheyenne Opens Frontier Week
Cheyenne Wyoming hosts the annual Frontier carnival with parades and spectacles recalling pioneer days. The event features bucking and riding contests for the world's championships and runs through the end of the week as visitors overflow the city.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Whic
U‘il
Funeral of Harold DaCamara Held at St. Marys Cemetery
The funeral of infant Harold Gilbert DaCamara, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. DaCamara, occurred yesterday afternoon at 5 oclock at their Victoria street home. It was largely attended with interment in the Catholic cemetery. The tiny grave was marked by delicate flowers and wreaths.
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Harold Gilbert DaCamara
H. G. DaCamara
Victoria Street
New York's Big Athletic Meet Opens at Empire City Park
New York April 20 The Greater New Yor Fair and Exhibition has organized what is billed as the most spectacular athletic meet in the United States. The event runs for three days starting tomorrow at Empire City Park with a stellar lineup of American and international athletes across a long schedule of events.
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New York
United States
Life Insurance Men In Session In St Paul
Representatives of more than one hundred American life insurance companies gathered in St Paul Minnesota for the annual convention of their national association. Gor Ffherhart and Major Keller welcomed the visitors with W Q Coe of Jackson Mississippi giving the response. The highlight was W A Lindsey president of the association delivering the annual address. Tomorrow the convention will discuss rates competition agency supervision and other topics before Friday morning’s officer election.
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St. Paul
Minn
National Association
Gor Fbherhart
Major Keller
W. Q. Co’e
Jackson
W. A. Lindley
Association
Bids Sought for Airdome Royal Theater Roof Project
Bids will be received at the office until 5 p m August 27 1913 for the roof construction of the Airdome The Royal theater. Plans and specifications available at the office. Work to be completed by October 1 1913 with performances undisturbed. The right to reject any or all bids reserved.
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Airdome
Royal” Theater
Theorer
Thaw fights deportation as money pours in Sherbrooke
Harry Thaw prepares a determined defense against deportation in Sherbrooke Quebec after his arrest. Allied counsel have been hired to oppose the expulsion of the Stanford White slayer while alienists may testify to his sanity. Canadian lawyers anticipate delaying his preliminary argument into tomorrow or later amid intense news presence and fresh arrests connected to the Thaw case.
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Associated Press
Sherbrook
Quebec
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Canatan
Nomination of Francis Bourton Harrison as Philippines governor
Washington Aug 20 The Associated Press reports Francis Bourton Harrison of New York has been nominated to govern the Philippines. The choice is expected to go to the Senate immediately.
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Jancis Burton Harrison
New York
Washington
Representa
Francis Bourton Harrison
Newak
Neval
Philippines
Senate
Governor Major Leads Missouri Road Work in Overalls
Thousands of Missourians answered Governor Major's call to devote a day to road improvements. The governor joined in by wearing overalls and operating a grader, setting an example for citizens.
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Major
Missouri
Negro Murderer Is Spirited Away To Texas Jail
Disguised woman Lee Johnson, a Black assailant who killed Dr. Augustus Maverick of San Antonio and wounded servant Fenn Outolone, was spirited from San Antonio to Austin to avoid mob violence. He was taken to the jail in Austin, Texas, after arriving by train on Monday night.
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Austin
Texas
Lee Johnson
Augustus Maverick
San Antonio
Fenn Outolne
Poincare Celebrates Birthday in Paris
Paris records President Poincare turning fifty three as foreign diplomats visit the Elysee to present birthday congratulations from their sovereigns and governments. Born August 20, 1860 at Bardes-Duc, he marks the anniversary with formal greetings from resident diplomats.
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Paris
Poincare
Barde-Duc
the Elysee
Pacific Coast Good Roads Plan Takes Shape
Governors of Oregon Washington and California meet with commercial delegates to unify a broad road program. By adjournment tomorrow a Pacific Coast Good Roads Association will be organized to oversee the improvements across the three states.
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Hureka
Cal
Oregon
Washington
California
Good Roads Association
Good Reason for High Enthusiasm for a Remedy
A testimonial notes quick relief from severe bowel illness after one or two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The writer claims life is often saved and urges trying the remedy, stating it never fails and is sold by all dealers.
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TilTk— Hebbronville State Bank
Tures
State of Texas
Jim Hogg
H. C. Yaeger
Payne Briscoe
H. €. Yaeger
W. A. Dannelly
Henry Edds
W. Hellen
Directors
W. M. Hanson
City
Hamilton
W. H. Yeager
Bride
Eddie Klein
Miss Stella
Walter Stein
Flatonia
R. W. Davis
Tex
C. E. Hackebeil
E. J. Wilson
la Grange
J M. Olivarri
D. T. Hale, Jr
G. S. James
Ant. Farrera
el Conejo
German Lutheran General Synod
Gen. Steever
Conference OF Negro Business Men
TAINS
Alabama
McAdoo
Toouthern Banke
Wi L
Meeting OF German Baptists
Domin
Mitch- 1 Thompson
Roger ‘Ompson
Sociated Press
Ty Associated Press
Kansas City
DR. Maverick
San
Antonio
Aus
Tin
Ady
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